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Beginning a day of films and programmes exploring the rich history and culture of ancient
Egypt. See today's choices.
7.00 TheFaceofTutankhamun
Another chance to see the five-part series following archaeologist Howard Carter 's quest for an Egyptian treasure trove.
The GreatAdventure. Seventy years ago, with the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun, a great archaeological story began to unfold. Repeat
7.50 Wonderful Things. Thetreasure's richness causes conflict. Repeat. &40 Everywhere the Glint of Gold. A wave of "Tutmania" spreads. Repeat ..
9.30 The Pharaoh Awakes. A series of tragedies soon follows. Repeat ...
10.20-11.10 Heads inthe Sand. What can be done to preserve Egypt's history? Last in the series. The season continues with Timewatch, 2.20pm. Repeat Videopluscode 7.00-11.10 (notPDC)

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Live from the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, Zubin Mehta conducts the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in a musical celebration to bring in the new year. Featuring a traditional selection of Strauss waltzes, polkas and marches. Director Brian Large ; Producer Jonathan Haswell
Stereo............................................ SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST: with Radio 3

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The Magical Maze
The last in the series of science lectures of particular interest to children.
5: Fearful Symmetry. Why do tigers have stripes, while leopards have spots? Professor Ian Stewart explores the Patterns in nature. Stereo

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Continuing the season on ancient Egypt.
2.20 Timewatch
In Search of Cleopatra Anotherchance to see the documentary exploring the myths that still surround the legendary Egyptian queen and attempting to unravel the truth behind her life and death, which helped to shape the civilised world for the next 500 years.
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3.10 Cleopatra
' Historical drama, showing in two parts, starring Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton , Rex Harrison
48 BC: Egypt is overrun by Roman forces and Cleopatra is forced to give up the throne. Showing in widescreen format. The film continues at 5.10pm.
Director Joseph L Mankiewicz (1963, PG)
♦See Films: pages 43-76
5.05-5.10pm Intermission-the Sand Dance A masterclass in the sand dance, from
Wilson, Kepple and Betty to the girls from Absolutely Fabulous. Stereo ...... Video plus code 2.20-5.10 (not PDC) ..

Continuing the day of films and programmes on the subject of the history and culture of ancient
Egypt. See today's choices.
5.10 Cleopatra
The conclusion of the film.
The Cleopatra Files, about the making of the movie Cleopatra, is at 8.30pm. Subtitled...
7.20 Pyramid People
A look at some ofthe diverse individuals, from astrologers to window-cleaners, who are drawn to the pyramid's hidden powers. Producers Anna Beattie and Sara Brailsford
7.30 Secrets of Lost Empires The Pyramid
The pyramids represent one of the greatest feats of engineering and craftsmanship in the ancient world. Without the use of pulleys, or even the wheel, the ancient Egyptians carved and lifted millions of stone blocks each weighing over two tons.
This documentary follows the progress of a modern-day team led by archaeologist Mark Lehner as they struggle in the shadow of the Great Pyramid of Gizato build a replica of this magnificent structure using only the tools available to the ancient Egyptians. Narrated by Art Malik. Producer Michael Barnes ; Executive producers Jana Bennett , Robin Brightwell
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8.20 Some of My Best Friends Are Asps
Since the death of Cleopatra the asp has had a poor image, but this programme reveals that the creature is badly misjudged.
Producer David Wallace Stereo.
8.30 The Cleopatra Files
This documentary tells the true story behind the making of Cleopatra, the most expensive film of its day. Based on the real-life correspondence of 20th Century Fox movie publicists
Jack Brodsky and Nathan Weiss , it uses archive film, interviews with key participants such as actor George Cole , and dramatic reconstructions featuring John Thomson and DannyWebb to portray the film's production problems, power struggles and the rollercoaster love affair between its stars
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Director Neil Dougan ; Producer
MatthewCole Stereo Subtitled ...
9.00-9.50 Search for the Lost Tomb-KV5
Archaeologist Kent Weeks sets out on the trail of one of Egypt's lost tombs in a detective story which leads him from the museums of Europe to Luxor, where he finally tracks down the site of the tomb in the mouth of the Valley of the Kings. The huge complex of burial chambers, called KV5 by archaeologists, yields a remarkable discovery in a burial pit which promises to reveal the true identity of the royal occupants and their connection with one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, Rameses the Great.
Producer David Wallace ; Editor
Laurence Rees
Videoplus code for 5.10-9.50
(notPDC)

The Christmas edition of the classic comedy from 1974.
Bob and Thelma are determined to enjoythe Yuletide festivities, but Terry causes problems.
Written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais Producer Bernard Thompson
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Drama, showing as part of the Screen Two season, starring lain
Robertson Joseph McFadden , JS Duffy
In the Glasgow of 1968, young teenager Lex Maclean is torn between the artistic life of his middle brother Alan, and the thuggish world of his older sibling, Bobby. Showing in widescreen format.
DirectorGillies MacKinnon (1995. 18)
♦ See Films: pages 43─76 ****

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